Summary This position is located at the West Point MWR Arts & Crafts Center. NOTE: The official title for this position is Engraving Machine Operator NA-06. The "working title" is Frame and Design Specialist NA-06. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume. Responsibilities Sets up and operates engraving machines to engrave a variety of items. Makes changes in machine setup, such as readjusting for different sizes of work piece or changes in shape. Uses specialized, computer based equipment for engraving and framing to create custom projects for patrons with a variety of materials to include paper mats, metal , glass, wood, etc. Uses other specialized equipments such as beveling machine laser engraver and COREL DRAW software, heat presses, copy machines and plastic/metal shears. Provides information and general instruction on the use of equipment, facilities and machinery. Provides one on one customer consultations. Provides safety instruction and demonstrates safe use of equipment. Participates in special events to market the engraving/framing services. Compiles and places orders with vendors for materials and supplies. Responsible for collection of fees, bank deposits, and daily activity report submissions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Must have comparable work experience that provided the applicant with the knowledge, skills and ability to carry out the above duties. Knowledge and skill using tools of the trade. This experience must be reflected on your resume to be considered eligible for this position. Skill and Knowledge: Skill in using and adjusting hand tools and machinery common to picture framing and engraving. Skill in the application of measuring, fastening, and cutting techniques. Ability to interpret work orders, written instructions, and diagrams. Ability to use measuring instruments. Ability to perform minor maintenance on equipment. Ability to correct flaws or defects in materials and end product. Knowledge of properties the materials being utilized. Ability to instruct others in techniques of custom framing. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: knowledge, skills, abilities, additional screening criteria and other characteristics. Education Additional Information Note: Candidates with Special Qualifying Skills and Experience may be brought in higher than the Step 1 rate of pay, determined by the Hiring Manager. Area of Consideration: The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is for Citizens and Non-Citizens worldwide. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.) Manual Applications: West Point is not receiving manual applications. If you are interested in a manual application, please send your request to the email listed below with the Vacancy Number and the position's title. An application will be emailed to you. The completed application and supporting documentation can be emailed back. NOTE: Applications will not be reviewed for completeness and any incomplete applications will result in an ineligible rating. usarmy.westpoint.chra-ne.mbx.cpac-naf-hro@army.mil Neglecting to respond to the job related questions will result in an ineligible rating PCS Costs Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. FWS Allowances and Differentials This is a federal wage schedule (FWS) position. All FWS employees are entitled to overtime work for work in excess of 8 hours in a day or in excess of 40 hours in the administrative workweek, whichever provides the greater benefit to the employee. Regular full-time, regular part-time (to include those in a limited tenure appointment category) and regularly scheduled flexible employees are entitled to Sunday premium pay when working Sunday shifts. A FWS employee will be paid a night shift differential of 7.5% for the entire shift when a majority of the employee's regularly scheduled non-overtime hours of work occur between the hours of 1500 and 2400. A FWS employee will be paid a night shift differential of 10% of the scheduled rate if a majority of the employee's regularly scheduled non-overtime hours of work occur between the hours of 2300-0800. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid. Non-Foreign Overseas Allowances Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility. Please check out our Applicant Information Kit: It contains additional information applicants may find useful when applying for our jobs. (To view the kit, click or copy and paste this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf ). Other: Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/ Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.